Mission * The mission of WRTI public radio is to broadcast both classical music and jazz, and produce innovative, entertaining, and informative content that enriches the lives of our audience and the cultural life of Philadelphia and the tri-state region. WRTI: An Overview * WRTI was founded in 1948 as a campus-limited AM radio station at Temple University. The station was originally intended to be a student laboratory, and its call letters - RTI - stand for "Radio Technical Institute." * In 1953, WRTI became a licensed FM radio station operating at 10 watts from Temple University's main campus in ...